Trainee Butcher

Cranswick Country Foods; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Attendance bonus £40

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods in Preston invites applications for a Trainee Butcher. You will start a comprehensive training programme to become skilled in the art of butchery, working Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm with overtime to complete production.

This permanent, full-time role offers a structured path, weekly pay and a supportive team environment as you gain hands-on experience on the cutting line. Ideal candidates have basic knife skills, a willingness to learn, good punctuality and the physical fitness

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills required.
• Experience in butchery/food production/chef is preferred.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques in butchery.
• Punctuality and timekeeping are essential.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive cuts.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial training and learn knife handling.
• Cut and portion meat to specification on the cutting line.
• Operate saws on the Cutting Line as required.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the butchery hall.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Time keeping

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Hygiene and safety

Transport to site

Job description

Trainee Butcher

Location: Preston

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Posted: 13 hours ago

Job Details

Trainee Butcher
Mon-Fri, 6am-2.30pm with daily overtime required until production completed
40hrs contract
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals to join the team at our Preston, Hull site (HU12 8TB) and become skilled in one of the UK's most in-demand trades. This is an exciting opportunity to start a comprehensive training programme which will result in you becoming skilled in the art of butchery.

Why Consider a Career in Butchery at Cranswick?

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.9 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. This programme will equip you with the training you need to gain a highly-valued skilled trade, whilst working in a supportive team environment. As a business, we've invested heavily in creating an industry-leading production environment, allowing us to be able to give our aspiring future work-force everything you need to be successful in this role.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Complete initial training, learning how to keep knife sharp
• To work to the department targets and yields, cutting and butchering any part of the carcass to specification
• All muscles on any primal, on any line, within the Butchery Hall to be cut correctly, seamed and trimmed to the required standard
• All bones to be removed from any primal and to the required standard
• Complete all tasks on the Cutting Line (including knife work)
• Competent in operating all saws on the Cutting Line, including the loin derinder

What We Look For:

• Basic knife skills
• Preferred work experience: butchery / food production / chef
• A strong willingness to learn new skills and techniques in butchery
• Time keeping and punctuality
• Ability to work well within a team
• Attention to detail to ensure high standards of quality and safety are maintained
• Ability to handle the physical demands of butchery work, including standing for extended periods and performing repetitive cuts
• Commitment to maintaining hygiene and safety standards in the workplace
• Suitable transport to get to site - HU12 8TB

What We Can Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development
• Weekly pay
• Time and quarter pay for overtime
• £40 weekly attendance bonus
• 28 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
• New canteen with freshly made breakfast and lunch options
• Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme, retail discounts app, health and wellbeing programme